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Lake Butler

Florida · 15,400 residents · 11.401 sq mi
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Lake Butler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $673,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 168% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,400
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15,361 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
1,351 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1,347 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2009
from 37.7 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
15K16K17K19K20K200920202024Lake Butler
202417K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,716
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $126,184 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,165
+4%since 2009
from $55,678 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.3%
US avg: 7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$673,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $690,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,677
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,975 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
−4%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(11,944)
Black6.8%(1,051)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(961)
Asian7.7%(1,183)
Other1.4%(222)
Diversity Score47.6%(7,309)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(10,922)
Black6.2%(962)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,721)
Asian9.2%(1,423)
Other1.7%(259)
Diversity Score58%(8,931)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Butler, Florida?

Lake Butler, Florida has about 15,400 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Butler, Florida?

The typical household in Lake Butler, Florida earns about $127,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Butler, Florida expensive?

In Lake Butler, Florida, the median home is worth about $673,500, and the typical rent is about $1,677 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Butler, Florida?

About 61.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Butler, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Butler, Florida?

About 1.1% of people in Lake Butler, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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